Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect responsible for designing cloud-native solutions, deconstructing legacy architecture, and defining executable roadmaps to modernize OCFCU’s technology platforms across core banking, digital banking, lending, data & analytics, and integration layers. Creates end-to-end designs (context diagrams, sequences, APIs, data models, non-functional requirements, security patterns), develops reference architectures for cloud services, event-driven workflows, and ensures handoff readiness to Operations. Deep-dives into legacy and vendor platforms, defines modernization strategies (APIs, strangler pattern, re-platforming), and collaborates with CIO/VP-levels to prioritize modernization. Designs patterns for security, resiliency, observability, and AI/LLM integration; embeds with project teams as lead architect, guides API design and data flows, and produces runbooks and architecture documentation. Defines architecture standards, governance, and maintains clear documentation for engineers, operations, and auditors. Represents and communicates complex technical topics to leadership and business partners, contributing to the multi-year technology roadmap and mentoring senior engineers. The role is hybrid-eligible with three days on-site in Santa Ana, CA, and requires California residency within a 50-mile commute.